Patents Assigned to Tyco Healthcare Group LP, New Haven CT and Confluent Surgical, Inc.
  • Reinforced Tissue Patch
    Publication number: 20110125287
    Abstract: A method of improving the mechanical properties of a tissue patch is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a tissue patch and placing at least one barbed suture along at least a portion of the tissue patch. The method may further include the step of placing one or more additional barbed sutures in a laterally spaced relation to the barbed suture. The barbed suture may be biodegradable or non-biodegradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP, New Haven CT and Confluent Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Hotter, Nilay Mukherjee